Firm： CannonDesign

Type： Commercial › Office

STATUS： Built

YEAR： 2020

SIZE： 25,000 sqft - 100,000 sqft

Upwork’s paradigm-shifting success as the world’s premiere flexible talent solution has reshaped our economy and how we work. Determined to eliminate all barriers between connecting the best talent to the right opportunities anywhere anytime, Upwork thrives as a departure from the expected and a beacon for where the world of work is headed.

The company’s new Chicago workplace expansion echoes Upwork’s boundless mission. A collaborative hub in the heart of the city, the space exudes their dynamic culture:

* The design eliminates physical barriers between teams to foster connectivity just as the company eliminates barriers to economic opportunity.

* Hackable technology throughout the space ensures freedom and flexibility for all users

*The design surrounds staff with amenities and spaces that empower them to structure their workplace experience. This amplifies key themes of freedom and boundless possibility.

* Graphics throughout the space share stories and emotions from the global freelance community. They offer looks at the positive influence Upwork has had on their lives, both professionally and personally.